World Culture Trivia Questions — page 47
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- 2301.
The 1st Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada is what special day?
- AMilkman Day
- BGrandparents Day
- CMother-In-Law Day
- DSecretaries Day
Answer: Grandparents Day - 2302.
What is the deepest lake in the United States?
- AApplegate Lake
- BLake Mead
- CCrater Lake
- DLake Tahoe
Answer: Crater Lake - 2303.
The House of Lords includes appointed members, hereditary peers and which of the following?
- Athe members of Cabinet
- Brepresentatives of the Church of England
- Cthe Monarch
- Dsenior members of the Royal Family
Answer: representatives of the Church of England - 2304.
This country, located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprises of about 322 larger islands, its capital is Suva, and one of the official languages is Hindi.
- AVanuatu
- BKiribati
- CMicronesia
- DFiji
Answer: Fiji - 2305.
Which of these is one of the nicknames of the state of Mississippi?
- AThe Sooner State
- BThe Hospitality State
- CThe Natural State
- DThe Land of Opportunity
Answer: The Hospitality State - 2306.
In Celtic parts of western Brittany, the baking of kornigou is still used to proclaim the beginning of the winter season (which begins on the night of Halloween). Kornigou are cakes baked in the shape of this.
- AStars
- BHorseshoes
- CShoes
- DAntlers
Answer: Antlers - 2307.
The Japanese call Mount Fuji Fuji-san. San refers to which of the following?
- AThe Japanese word for the number three
- BA reading of the Chinese character that means mountain
- CA suffix adopted from WWII American troops
- DA term of respect, like the san that follows Japanese names
Answer: A reading of the Chinese character that means mountain - 2308.
This city, known as the City of Oaks, is the capital of North Carolina?
- AKitty Hawk
- BGoldsboro
- CCharlotte
- DRaleigh
Answer: Raleigh - 2309.
Detroit, Michigan, aka Motown, is twinned with this city.
- AMatamoras
- BSuperior
- CWindsor
- DAnn Arbor
Answer: Windsor - 2310.
According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the average life of a one dollar bill is this.
- A22 months
- B36 months
- C12 months
- D48 months
Answer: 22 months - 2311.
In what city in Florida is the University of Miami located?
- ATampa
- BMiami
- CCoral Gables
- DLakeland
Answer: Coral Gables - 2312.
In what city is the European Central Bank located?
- ABrussels
- BParis
- CZurich
- DFrankfurt
Answer: Frankfurt - 2313.
What type of the traditional Cambodian outfit is the krama?
- AHat
- BScarf
- CRobe
- DShoes
Answer: Scarf - 2314.
Three of the following vessels are sister ships. Which one does not belong to the group?
- AOlympic
- BAustric
- CTitanic
- DBritannic
Answer: Austric - 2315.
Which of the following is not a commonly used Field Sobriety Task?
- ARecite The Alphabet Backwards
- BWalk and Turn 9 Steps
- CNystagmus
- DLean Your Head Back and Touch Your Nose
Answer: Recite The Alphabet Backwards - 2316.
The capybara, the largest extant rodent species on the planet, is endemic to this continent.
- AEurope
- BAsia
- CSouth America
- DAustralia
Answer: South America - 2317.
What does the term Gullah refer to?
- AA type of basket woven in the South Carolina lowcountry
- BA kind of thick soup, made from shrimp and rice and flavored with a hot pepper sauce
- CA dialect spoken in the barrier islands of South Carolina and Georgia
- DA type of green leafy vegetable, similar to collard greens, eaten frequently in the South
Answer: A dialect spoken in the barrier islands of South Carolina and Georgia - 2318.
What is the only U.S. state capital to border another country?
- AHelena
- BAustin
- CJuneau
- DPhoenix
Answer: Juneau - 2319.
What capital city is on the southern shore of the Rio de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent?
- ACaracas
- BSan Hose
- CBuenos Aires
- DRio De Janeiro
Answer: Buenos Aires - 2320.
A mind is a terrible thing to ...
- AWaste
- BSpoil
- CKeep
- DLose
Answer: Waste - 2321.
Each generation of BMW has been signified by an e-code - the letter E and a number. Which was the first generation of BMW cars?
- AE12
- BE30
- CE24
- DE3
Answer: E3 - 2322.
What is the birth place of Queen Victoria?
- ABlenheim Palace
- BWindsor Castle
- CKensington Palace
- DPaxton House
Answer: Kensington Palace - 2323.
What did ancient Filipinos call the supreme being in which they believed?
- ADiwata
- BAllah
- CBathala
- DAnito
Answer: Bathala - 2324.
The Scottish New Year celebration, whereupon people traditionally sing 'Auld Lang Syne', is called what?
- ALosar
- BNorouz
- CHogmanay
- DGudi Padva
Answer: Hogmanay - 2325.
Which port in Texas is the largest in the USA in terms of international commerce?
- APort of Houston
- BPort Arthur
- CPort Aransas
- DPort of Galveston
Answer: Port of Houston - 2326.
This city situated south of China is made up of 230 islands, Lantau Island being the largest.
- AShanghai
- BTaipei
- CHong Kong
- DPeking
Answer: Hong Kong - 2327.
South Africa entirely surrounds this small landlocked country.
- ABotswana
- BSwaziland
- CLesotho
- DZimbabwe
Answer: Lesotho - 2328.
Is Count Dracula Society a real organization?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 2329.
When is the traditional Maltese Carnival held every year?
- AOn April 1
- BBefore Ash Wednesday
- COn Christmas Eve
- DAfter Easter
Answer: Before Ash Wednesday - 2330.
On 11 October 1968, the first staffed Apollo mission, Apollo 7, was launched. Which of the following was NOT an astronaut on that mission?
- ADon Fulton Eisele
- BNeil Armstrong
- CR. Walter Cunningham
- DWally Schirra
Answer: Neil Armstrong - 2331.
John Lennon was shot outside this building.
- AHyatt
- BThe Plaza
- CThe Dakota
- DDylan
Answer: The Dakota - 2332.
In what year was the Halloween novelty song Monster Mash released?
- A1965
- B1971
- C1962
- D1969
Answer: 1962 - 2333.
When did Alcatraz Island become a federal prison?
- A1963
- B1934
- C1920
- D1970
Answer: 1934 - 2334.
Which of these entertainment personalities is a Bronxite?
- ARegis Philbin
- BNatalie Portman
- CKelly Ripa
- DCarl Rowe
Answer: Regis Philbin - 2335.
Which of these celebrities was not born in the U.S. state of Arizona?
- AJordin Sparks
- BStevie Nicks
- CSteven Spielberg
- DMichelle Branch
Answer: Steven Spielberg - 2336.
In what US state was American actress Debbie Reynolds born on April 1, 1932?
- AMassachusetts
- BTexas
- CNorth Carolina
- DOhio
Answer: Texas - 2337.
When did the population of the USA hit the 100 million mark?
- A1915
- B1940
- C1890
- D1967
Answer: 1915 - 2338.
The Kaliningrad region belongs to the Russian Federation, although it is separated from the Russian territory and borders Lithuania and Poland. Right before and during WWII the region was a part of this European country.
- APoland
- BGermany
- CSweden
- DLithuania
Answer: Germany - 2339.
NDjamena is the capital of this African country.
- ASenegal
- BChad
- CCape Verde
- DNiger
Answer: Chad - 2340.
Who was the first Pope named Man of the Year by Time magazine?
- APope Peter I
- BPope John Paul I
- CPope John XXIII
- DPope John Paul II
Answer: Pope John XXIII - 2341.
This city is the self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World.
- AJackson, Mississippi
- BTopeka, Kansas
- CAnoka, Minnesota
- DIndianapolis, Indiana
Answer: Anoka, Minnesota - 2342.
What kind of lodging, traditionally constructed in the northern hemisphere, is sometimes called a snow house?
- AIgloo
- BTrailer
- CGasthaus
- DBothy
Answer: Igloo - 2343.
In this four-mile area know as the strip one can find a replica of the Statue of Liberty, gondolas floating on canals, the castles of Camelot, and a replica of the Eiffel Tower. Best of all what happens in this city stays in this city.
- ALas Vegas
- BLos Angeles
- CReno
- DHollywood
Answer: Las Vegas - 2344.
What type of meal is the traditional Peruvian dish called Ceviche?
- ASoup
- BDessert
- CRoasted pork
- DSeafood meal
Answer: Seafood meal - 2345.
Greenland became an autonomous administrative division of this European country in 1979.
- AIceland
- BFinland
- CDenmark
- DNorway
Answer: Denmark - 2346.
What state capital is also the county seat of Marion County, U.S.?
- AJackson
- BSacramento
- CAtlanta
- DIndianapolis
Answer: Indianapolis - 2347.
Which two Latin American countries are landlocked?
- AEcuador and Bolivia
- BColombia and Bolivia
- CUruguay and Paraguay
- DBolivia and Paraguay
Answer: Bolivia and Paraguay - 2348.
These two US cities are called The Twin Ports.
- ADuluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin
- BLaredo, Texas and Port Charles, Louisiana
- CSalford, California and San Diego, California
- DSalford, California and Superior, Oregon
Answer: Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin - 2349.
Grass jelly is a popular desert in Taiwan and other countries in Southeast Asia. What is it made from?
- AMushrooms
- BPeaches
- CHerbs
- DRice
Answer: Herbs - 2350.
Who helped to establish the Missouri School of Journalism and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, two of the most prestigious journalism schools in the US?
- AWilliam Purcell
- BJoseph Pulitzer
- CWilliam Randolph Hearst
- DLord Northcliffe
Answer: Joseph Pulitzer
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